Karleigh Elyse Knighten was born to Felicia Montgomery and Keokuk Knighten On July 24, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

On January 10, 2022 baby Karleigh was called home to be with the Lord.

Karleigh leaves to cherish her memory 1 sister Alicia Montgomery of Baton Rouge,La;4 brothers Kaleb Montgomery, Keimon Knighten, Keilan Knighten, and Kendrick Moses, all out of Baton Rouge, La;

Grandparents Bernice Montgomery (Lawrence Spears)and Maggie Jean Dunn (Sammie Ray Dunn) all of Baton Rouge, La; a host of Aunts & Uncles  Kimberly Montgomery-Johnson (Belford Johnson), Valaria Montgomery-McMillion (Jerry Mcmillion), Dorothy Davis, Birdell Bailey,Wilman Montgomery, Mattie Norman, Fannie London, Alicia Knighten-Leagard, Minister Brenda Hennessy, Evanell Revisha, Pauline Dunn, Albert Knighten, Freddie Knighten, Eddie Knighten, Wallace Dunn, Morris Dunn,Micheal Dunn,Terry Dunn,Jacqueline Dunn,Sandra Dunn all of Baton Rouge, La and Alfred Jolivette (PaulaJolivette) of Opelousas,La;2 Nieces Marlee and Kaylee Montgomery of Baton Rouge, La and a host of cousins. Karleigh was preceded in death by her grandfathers Arthur Montgomery,Hence Knighten,and Sam Dunn; her grandmothers Margrette Montgomery,Selvia Jolivette, Ruby Dunn and Louise Knighten; her uncles Covadis Knighten Sr.,Joseph Jolivette and Herman Montgomery; her aunts MaryJo. Montgomery, Shirley Brooks, Hilda Harrison, Ordee Levine, Elaine  Decuir, Lucy Mae Griffin and Anita Ridley.